Steinbruch Retznei, Limestone quarry in Retznei, Styria, Austria
Steinbruch Retznei is a limestone quarry in Styria that displays steep rock walls and multiple excavation areas. The exposed geological layers here are extracted systematically to supply raw materials for cement manufacturing.
Mining operations at this site started in the early 20th century and quickly became an important supply source for the cement industry. The facility played a key role in regional industrial development and continues to operate today.
The facility organizes an annual fossil hunting day where visitors can search for ancient marine life remains within the Leithakalk sedimentary rocks.
Visits are typically not available to the public because this is an active industrial site. Information about possible access should be requested in advance from the operators.
The rock layers contain fossils of marine organisms from a tropical sea that existed millions of years ago. These fossil remains offer insights into the geological history of this region.
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